This year the Round Barn at The Red Mile also is hosting the Hopeful Paws Mardi Gras Gala on Feb. 18 to support KY Hopeful Paws dog and cat rescue. Bear & The Butcher 815 Euclid Ave Mardi Gras beads are on display on an alligator at Bourbon n’ Toulouse in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com People are celebrating Mardi Gras across the country Tuesday, but away from Bourbon Street in New Orleans, there is a party in Lexington. Lexington, KY 40509 (859) 299-0411; Public Inspection Caramanda’s is making special Mardi Gras cupcakes and decorated cookies. J. Render’s. J. Render’s is serving a four course meal of gumbo, etouffee, jambalaya and king cake for $40. Selma’s Catering. Enjoy red beans and rice, fried fish sandwiches and sea bass ettouffee Monday and Tuesday. Beck’s Baked Goods Copper Roux, 861 South Broadway, hosts a huge Mardi Gras buffet from Bayou Bluegrass Catering.Seatings begin at 11 a.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. for dinner. Call 859-523-7915 or go to bayoubluegrass Celebrate Mardi Gras at Dunbar Community Center! Join us for a night of family-friendly fun with food, music, prizes and BINGO! 545 N. Upper St. Lexington KY 40508. Mardi Gras Celebration at Blue Stallion Brewing at 610 W 3rd St, Lexington, KY, United States on Tue Mar 04 2025 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm 🍕 Food Specials from Welcome to Bourbon n' Toulouse, a family-owned Lexington tradition since 2004. We have all of your favorite Cajun and Creole specialites, plus plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options as well. Stop in for a visit at our Euclid Ave. or Sharkey Way locations, or place an order online for carry-out, delivery or catering. Covington, KY. Featured Event Let's Focus on Brain Health. Monday, Mar 24, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Goodwill West Louisville Opportunity Center. Louisville, KY. Featured Event NORTHERN KENTUCKY SCAM JAM & SHREDDING DAY. Friday, Apr 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Northern Kentucky University - Student Union. Highland Heights, KY. View All AARP Events Creole Food in Lexington, KY. FREE King Cake: 12 - 1 pmCelebrate Mardi Gras with Good Foods and enjoy FREE KING CAKE! The menu will include: Soups: Cajun White Here is a list of Lexington bakeries that sell King Cakes for Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, the start of Lent, which is Tuesday, March 1. Magee’s began making King Cakes around 2000. The 14-inch Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Lexington with a range of lively events, including mardi gras parades, parties, live music, and delicious food. Join in the celebration and let the good times roll! Come celebrate Mardi Gras with us on Tuesday, March 4th from 6-10 PM at Blue Stallion Brewing! Lexington, KY 40508. Get Directions. and enjoy great food Mardi Gras Slaw; Bread Pudding; King Cake; There will be drinks served such as Hurricanes and Abita Beer. In addition, there will be a King & Queen Contest and live music by Shades of Grass! Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2019; Time: 3pm . 12. Mardi Gras Celebration at Creaux. Come dressed in your Mardi Gras best for a chance to win a $100 gift card! LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - While Mardi Gras isn’t until next Tuesday, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate early. One celebration in Lexington is much bigger than just a party. Food & Beverage; Performing Arts; Mardi Gras Bar Crawl Mardi Gras Masquerade Party @ Cheetah Lexington, Saturday, March 8th!! DV8 Kitchen. 867 S. Broadway & 594 E. Third St., dv8kitchen.com, 859-955-0388 & 859-832-0388; DV8 will have special cinnamon rolls, complete with Mardi Gras colored sugar, Feb. 26 through March 1 We believe food and beverage is one of the most important parts of any event! 903 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508 2024 Mardi Gras Menu Lexington, KY NEW ADDRESS: 903 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508 *FOR PACKAGE INQUIRIES CALL 859-523-7915* MENU: - CHICKEN & SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA - SHRIMP ETOUFFEE - CAJUN POTATO SALAD - CHICKEN & SAUSAGE GUMBO - BAYOU CABBAGE - RED BEANS & RICE - CRAWFISH BY THE POUND - LOUISIANNA FRIED CATFISH (18 PIECES) - BAYOU FRIED ALLIGATOR (1/2 POUND) Note: Crawfish and Alligator may be purchased at pick up We're more than 700 miles away from New Orleans but you can still feel the magic of Mardi Gras, especially at Martine's Pastries, where the magic is happening in the bakery. LEXINGTON, Ky
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